tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050318508797379577.post497141118330887158..comments2018-02-17T03:20:44.454-08:00Comments on Bigfoot News | Bigfoot Lunch Club: Fox News: Killing Bigfoot OK in Texas – if he's TexanGuy Edwardshttps://plus.google.com/101879734747564731092noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050318508797379577.post-68379781985408774162012-05-09T08:06:53.973-07:002012-05-09T08:06:53.973-07:00It is soley Scharf&#39;s opinion and interpretatio...It is soley Scharf&#39;s opinion and interpretation of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department regulation. Since Bigfoot is still not a scientifically documented specie, then yes it would be legal to kill....not only in Texas, but an other state that does not specifically and legally protect Bigfoot. Scharf is highly argumentative towards Bigfoot believers and researchers, so he has published his &quot;interpretation&quot; of the Texas regulation in order to grab headlines and gain recognition for his book! Quite plain and simple!Johnhttps://openid.aol.com/opaque/900b1c38-5ef1-11e1-8085-000f20980440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050318508797379577.post-89990764593065285232012-05-08T15:14:47.856-07:002012-05-08T15:14:47.856-07:00He is lying. This is his message in full to me:
RE...He is lying. This is his message in full to me:<br />RE: TAKING WILDLIFE RESOURCES PROHIBITED<br /><br />Hide Details<br />FROM:<br />David Sinclair<br />TO:<br />John Scharf<br />CC:<br />Peter Flores<br /> <br />gdavidson@governor.state.tx.us<br /> <br />Scott Vaca<br />Message flagged Thursday, May 3, 2012 8:23 PM<br />Mr. Scharf:<br /> <br />The statute that you cite (Section 61.021) refers only to game birds, game animals, fish, marine animals or other aquatic life. Generally speaking, other nongame wildlife is listed in Chapter 67 (nongame and threatened species) and Chapter 68 (nongame endangered species). &quot;Nongame&quot; means those species of vertebrate and invertebrate wildlife indigenous to Texas that are not classified as game animals, game birds, game fish, fur-bearing animals, endangered species, alligators, marine penaeid shrimp, or oysters. The Parks and Wildlife Commission may adopt regulations to allow a person to take, possess, buy, sell, transport, import, export or propagate nongame wildlife. If the Commission does not specifically list an indigenous, nongame species, then the species is considered non-protected nongame wildlife, e.g., coyote, bobcat, mountain lion, cotton-tailed rabbit, etc. A non-protected nongame animal may be hunted on private property with landowner consent by any means, at any time and there is no bag limit or possession limit.<br /> <br />An exotic animal is an animal that is non-indigenous to Texas. Unless the exotic is an endangered species then exotics may be hunted on private property with landowner consent. A hunting license is required. This does not include the dangerous wild animals that have been held in captivity and released for the purpose of hunting, which is commonly referred to as a “canned hunt”.<br /> <br />If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Chief Scott Vaca. I have included his e-mail address. I will be out of the office and in Houston on Friday.<br /> <br />Best,<br /> <br />L. David Sinclair<br />Chief of Staff - Division Director I<br /> <br />Texas Parks and Wildlife Department<br />Law Enforcement Division<br />4200 Smith School Road<br />Austin, TX 78744<br /> <br />Office 512.389.4854<br />Cell 512.971.2668<br />Fax 512.389.8400<br />&quot;Texas Game Wardens Serving Texans Since 1895-Law Enforcement Off the Pavement&quot;<br /> <br />From: Peter Flores <br />Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2012 5:59 PM<br />To: David Sinclair<br />Subject: Fw: TAKING WILDLIFE RESOURCES PROHIBITED<br /> <br />Please respond. <br /><br />Pf<br /> <br />From: John Scharf <br />To: Peter Flores <br />Cc: GREG GREG DAVIDSON Office of the Governor <br />Sent: Thu May 03 17:51:06 2012<br />Subject: TAKING WILDLIFE RESOURCES PROHIBITED<br /><br />If a species is unlisted and an unknown new species, is there an open season and blank permit to take that species? Several groups of individuals claim they have talked to game officials in Texas about this issue. They have framed it within the supposed existence of the &quot;Bigfoot.&quot; I have said no wildlife may be taken without the permission of the people of Texas. <br /> <br />So, my question, generally, is whether they are allowed to kill and take wildlife that may be native to Texas without a season or a permit? <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Texas Law: PARKS AND WILDLIFE CODE - TITLE 5. WILDLIFE AND PLANT CONSERVATION - SUBTITLE B. HUNTING AND FISHING - CHAPTER 61. UNIFORM WILDLIFE REGULATORY ACT:SUBCHAPTER B. PROHIBITED ACTS Sec. 61.021. TAKING WILDLIFE RESOURCES PROHIBITED. Except as permitted under a proclamation issued by the commission under this chapter, no person may hunt, catch, or possess a game bird or game animal, fish, marine animal, or other aquatic life at any time or in any place covered by this chapter.<br /> <br />http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/PW/htm/PW.61.htm#61.021<br /> <br /><br />Reply to:<br />SendJohnLloydScharfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035700451861758352noreply@blogger.com